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The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences
Longer family stays, self-catering breakfasts, Green Park and families wanting more space than a conventional room.
- Luxury
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At a glance
Quick facts
- Price band
- Luxury
- Neighbourhood
- Mayfair
- Location
- London
- Classification
- 5-star Five-star hotel (hotel website classification)
Editorial take
Why consider The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences?
One-bedroom residences pair a separate lounge and equipped kitchen with access to the hotel’s services.
Best for
Longer family stays, self-catering breakfasts, Green Park and families wanting more space than a conventional room.
Avoid if
you only need a simple room for one night or want a swimming pool on site.
- Family
- Couple
- Business
Strengths and trade-offs
Strengths
- Separate living and dining space in the Residences
- Fully equipped kitchens and washing machines in the Residences
- Children’s Concierge and family-focused pre-arrival support
Trade-offs
- Residence pricing is materially different from the hotel’s entry room categories
- Some room and Residence combinations require a direct request rather than an instant online guarantee
Fit check
Who it suits — and who should skip it
Best for: Longer family stays, self-catering breakfasts, Green Park and families wanting more space than a conventional room.
Skip it if: you only need a simple room for one night or want a swimming pool on site.
Related reading:London hotel guide; Best Family Hotels in London; Where to stay in London.
Stay details
Rooms and spa
These are the room categories for which our current source set contains useful, comparable detail. They are not presented as a complete live inventory.
residence
One-bedroom Residence
- 50 m² published size
- Published for up to 4 guests
Separate living area, dining table, equipped kitchen and either a sofa bed or pop-up bunk bed; adjoining Residences can be requested. Confirm the exact occupancy for your children’s ages.
Facilities in our source set
- Children’s Concierge
The official hotel describes pre-arrival planning, age-appropriate welcomes and childcare that can be arranged through the concierge.
On the ground
Location and access
The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences is at 116 Piccadilly, London, W1J 7BJ. See our London hotel guide for the wider area context and other places to stay.
Green Park Underground is the nearest major station; the final walk follows busy Piccadilly, so families with luggage should map the station exit in advance.
Before you book
Good to know
Children
Family layouts and children’s arrangements vary by room type; confirm ages, bed set-up and any childcare charge directly.
Policy notes
Check the current cancellation terms and whether breakfast is included with the exact Residence or room rate.
Accessibility
No accessibility survey has been carried out by BestUKHotels.com. Residences are in adjoining townhouse buildings, so confirm the complete step-free route, lift access and adapted-bathroom details for the exact unit.
Quick answers
Questions travellers ask about The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences
What is the main reason to choose The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences?
One-bedroom residences pair a separate lounge and equipped kitchen with access to the hotel’s services.
Who is The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences best for?
Longer family stays, self-catering breakfasts, Green Park and families wanting more space than a conventional room.
Where is The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences?
The hotel is at 116 Piccadilly, London, W1J 7BJ. Green Park Underground is the nearest major station; the final walk follows busy Piccadilly, so families with luggage should map the station exit in advance.
What should I check before booking The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences?
Price the named Residence rather than a standard room, confirm the bunk- or sofa-bed set-up in writing, and ask for adjoining units before paying.
Featured in our London guides
The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences is shortlisted in these editorial guides, each written for a different trip.
Curated guide
Best Family Hotels in London
Where to stay
Where to stay in London
Alternatives
Other hotels we have written up that may suit a different brief.
Royal Lancaster London
- Best for
- Two-room family privacy, Hyde Park, Paddington arrivals and parents travelling with older children.
- Trade-off
- Two-room layouts usually cost more than a single family studio
A polished Hyde Park base for a family that wants two proper bedrooms and bathrooms, with named interconnecting categories that remove some of the uncertainty from booking two rooms.
Booking tipChoose the named interconnecting product, not two separate rooms with a request; confirm king-versus-twin configuration and any second-room offer before paying.
Rosewood London
- Best for
- Luxury family stays with an interconnecting option, Holborn and Bloomsbury access, and a quieter courtyard arrival.
- Trade-off
- Holborn is calmer at night than Soho or Covent Garden
A Holborn courtyard hotel that suits travellers who want central London without staying in the busiest West End strips.
Booking tipCheck whether the selected room faces the courtyard or street; families should confirm the interconnecting room in writing and compare the full two-room total.
The Langham, London
- Best for
- Marylebone and Regent Street access, family pool time, afternoon tea and classic grand-hotel service.
- Trade-off
- Large hotel scale may feel formal for casual travellers
A Marylebone grand hotel for travellers who want Regent Street access, a large pool and classic London service.
Booking tipCheck the exact room dimensions, confirm interconnecting rooms rather than leaving them as a request, and verify current family swimming times before booking around the pool.
Editorial evidenceSources4 cited references supporting this page
Claims are paired with the publisher and access date used during editorial verification.
Residence size, kitchen, living space, family bed options and adjoining Residence availability
Luxury serviced residences in Mayfair
Official Residence and booking pages were available; the luxury price band is an editorial relative tier, not a quoted live rate.
Children’s Concierge and family support
Address, open booking status and five-star description
Coordinates for W1J 7BJ
OS Code-Point Open centroid for W1J 7BJ
Open Government Licence. Map pin is the postcode centroid, not a surveyed hotel entrance.
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